One of the biggest challenges of adding technology to a home is finding and comparing the many options available. You can scour the Internet for hours and still leave scratching your head. While the selection of home automation systems may not be as immense as stereo speakers or smart TVs, it’s still impressive … and […]
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Insteon Wireless Thermostat Monitors More Than Just Temperature
The wireless thermostat also works with duct dampers, sensors, ceiling fans, and more.
The wireless thermostat also works with duct dampers, sensors, ceiling fans, and more.
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Control4's new Zigbee smart thermostat comes with a much improved user interface for the control system's app.
Control4 home automation has always had a smart thermostat to integrate with its home automation system, and for a long time has supported third-party wireless thermostats as well (yes, Nest too). At the ISE 2015 conference in Amsterdam the company is (finally) launching a home-grown successor to its original smart thermostat that controls virtually all […]
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New advancements around thermostats, wireless, home automation and more energize market.
New advancements around thermostats, wireless, home automation and more energize market.
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Home automation for everyone
Who says you have to be rich to automate your home? New systems let anyone control lights, security, thermostats and more.
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What are true “smart homes,” and do we have them yet?
With all the technology we put in our homes today, they’re still pretty dumb.
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Why bother with home control when you can operate nearly everything via iPhone and iPad apps?
Apps for iPads, tablets and smartphones could replace home control systems for many.
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Energy monitor from Powerhouse Dynamics offers flexible installation, integration of wireless thermostats.
Wireless energy monitoring from the electrical panel is a welcome sign.
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A post-holiday wish list: a la carte TV, Google Wallet, and more LEDs and automation, please.
A post-holiday wish list: a la carte TV, Google Wallet, and more LEDs and automation, please.
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Energy-saving smart grid services over the Internet may be a better option.
Do we really want to wait for smart meters and the so-called smart grid to save energy in our homes?
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